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The Vientuli and Pededze checkpoints were closed due to restrictions imposed by Russia on Ukrainian citizens. On Monday, October 16, Latvia closed two checkpoints on the border with Russia – Vientuli and Pededze. This was reported by the Delfi portal with reference to the LETA agency. It is noted that the situation at the Vientuli […]
The Russian Defense Ministry reported that 20 drones were shot down by air defense forces in the skies over two regions of the country. However, in a press release, the relevant ministry “lost” seven more UAVs that also attacked the territory of the Russian Federation at night. On October 15, the Ministry of Defense of […]
Since the morning of Saturday, October 14, it has been very loud in Sochi, Russia. A series of explosions thundered over the city, and then the lights went out. Local residents report air defense activity. The video from the Ukraine Now Telegram channel shows a cloud of smoke rising into the sky after the explosions. […]
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he remains a Russophile and admires Russian culture, language and civilization. The former Prime Minister said this during a telethon. “I am still a Russophile. I still admire the language, the culture, the Russian civilization. Only a fool wouldn’t,” Johnson says. The former British Prime Minister emphasized that […]
The Russian Air Force has received another batch of Su-34M frontline fighter-bombers. This was reported by RIA Novosti with reference to the United Aircraft Corporation. Russian propagandists showed several planes, but there is no information on how many Su-34Ms were handed over to the military. This is the second batch of fighter-bombers in 2023. The […]
On the morning of Wednesday, October 11, two trains collided at the Pechatniki station of the Moscow metro. As a result of the accident, two people were injured – the driver and a young passenger. This was reported by Russian telegram channels and media Medusa and RIA Novosti. It is noted that the Moscow Department […]
A leak occurred in the Russian module attached to the International Space Station, which led to the release of liquid into space. This coolant leak is the third major leak from the Russian spacecraft to occur on the ISS in the last 12 months. In December, NASA had to postpone a spacewalk after a coolant […]
Russia is preparing to launch mass production of RS-28 Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missiles. This was recently stated by Russian President Vladimir Putin. According to the Kremlin leader, Russian specialists have to complete administrative and bureaucratic procedures and put the missiles on alert. This should be done in the near future. What’s interesting about this story […]
In 2018, the Russian Defense Ministry placed an order for the production of the MiG-35S. Over five years, six such aircraft were assembled. The MiG-35S is a modernized version of the MiG-29. Initially, the MiG-35S was considered as an export aircraft. The Russian Armed Forces were not interested in receiving such vehicles. The Defense Ministry […]
According to Ukrainian intelligence, the Russian defense industry is increasing production of kamikaze UAVs to attack targets in Ukraine. This was announced by Yuriy Ihnat on the air of the telethon. Intelligence has information that Shahed-136 production will soon be increased even further. The Kremlin has decided to rely on kamikaze UAVs, as they are […]